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Is this in violation of NYS Human Rights Law pertaining to hiring (volunteering service)?
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As a general rule, an individual cannot be terminated due to their criminal background, but there are some exceptions depending on the facts and...
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Am I protected for unemployment despite employer not wanting me to file?
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Answered on April 27, 2020
If your employer has work for you, but given the pandemic, needs it done remotely through Zoom, they may have a viable argument that you are being...
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How can I convince my manager to terminate me now rather than wait for another 3 months?
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Answered on April 27, 2020
I would try to deal with HR and not your boss, to the extent possible and see if you can request, as a reasonable accommodation, the abilty to work...
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If I am on disability for an injury and then my job shut down temporarily due to the Coranovirus and we all received a letter
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Answered on April 27, 2020
You likely will not be able to obtain unemployment benefits while also receiving disabiltiy payments due to an inabiltiy to work. The best thing...
My employer is threatening to screw up unemployment insurance this COVID crisis?
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Answered on April 27, 2020
There is no basis, legally, for you to be holding the printer, so you should return it, as it is not your property and hanging onto it will not...
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Unemployment application for reduced hours
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Answered on April 27, 2020
You may not be eligible, but given the current environment, it is hard to say. As the previous post said, the best thing you can do is contact the...
Can I get STD after termination in NY?
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Answered on April 27, 2020
If you are on STD when you are fired, you will likely be able to remain on them, but you would not be able to file for STD post separation. It...
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Can I sue for wrongful termination? I can show a connection between my whistle blowing and me being investigated and then fired.
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Answered on April 27, 2020
You having reported health and safety issues to an outside agency may very well trigger protections against retaliation under New York State Labor...
NY - Paid Family Leave (PFL) retaliation/discrimination to bond with my child.?
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Answered on April 27, 2020
You cannot be terminated in retaliationf or requesting PFL. Based on the timing here, it certainly sounds like you have a claim you should pursue....
Will they deport me if i leave my H-2-B job, and how can they find me if they wanna do that?
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Answered on April 27, 2020
You may be more likely to get a helpful response to your question if you repost it under the Immigration law practice area.